Episode 5: “Red Giant over Eastern Europe... (Part 1)”
- 5 of 25
- May 3, 2007
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Darker than Black |
|---|---|
| Episode | 5 of 25 |
| Japanese | 前編) |
| Original air date | May 3, 2007 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Bones |
| Previous episode | Episode 4: “A New Star Shines in the Dawn Sky... (Part 2)” |
| Next episode | Episode 6: “Red Giant over Eastern Europe... (Part 2)” |
| Streaming | Hulu |
“Red Giant over Eastern Europe... (Part 1)” is episode 5 of the anime Darker than Black. It first aired on May 3, 2007.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
MI-6 captures Havoc, a former deadly Contractor who has lost her powers, and arranges for her to be taken to Tokyo for experiments at the Pandora Institute. Misaki meets Jack Simon, also known as November 11, after seeing a helicopter carrying Havoc. During their drive, Misaki learns that Havoc is not actually aboard the helicopter, while Hei's connection to her remains unclear.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“Howling” — abingdon boys schoolAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Tsuki Akari” — Rie FuAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series
Darker than Black is a science-fiction action mystery set in a world transformed by mysterious Gates and the emergence of people with supernatural abilities. Its story combines covert missions, competing organizations, and questions surrounding the altered world, presenting its central conflict through both…
Read the article →References
- “Darker than Black”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Darker than Black”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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